The Harvard 33k TT (Time Trial), sponsored by Wisconsin Bicycle Racing (WBR) and hosted by the Wisconsin-Illinois Cycling Association (WIIL Cycle), is a fast-paced solo race in Harvard, IL, at Milky Way Park (300 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL 60033). This American Bike Racing (ABR)-sanctioned event starts at 8:30 AM CDT, with riders launching every minute as part of the Mid America Time Trial Series (MATTS). The 33-kilometer (20-mile) course welcomes all levels—juniors, masters, and open categories – offering a flat, open challenge ideal for speed enthusiasts. WBR, known for Kenosha-area TTs, brings grassroots passion with medals for the top 5 per category and cash prizes ($30 for fastest overall, $25 for second, $20 for third, plus women’s and juniors’ awards). Register at wiilcycle.org/register for $30 (adults) or $15 (juniors 18 & under) – on-site adds $10, opening at 7:00 AM.

The course is a swift big dipper loop, starting at Milky Way Park’s lot off Lawrence Road. Riders head southwest on Flat Iron Road (road changes its name in Boone County to Angling Road) all the way to Denny Road.  It is a left turn (heading South) on Denny Road to Orth, where you make another left to head back East.  One last left turn on Capron Rd takes you North where you make a right turn back onto Angling/Flat Iron Rd and head back to the start/finish. It’s nearly flat (<80 ft elevation), with small rollers over smooth pavement cutting through McHenry and Boone Counties’ farmland and prairie, great for 15 to 30+mph efforts. Open fields offer little wind protection, but the simplicity keeps focus on power. Open to traffic, safety is critical – ride right, use a rear red blinker (highly recommended), and follow course marshals.

Travel Directions

• From Milwaukee, WI (60 miles southwest): Take I-94 W south ~40 miles to I-43 S, exit at WI-120 S (Exit 36), go south 10 miles to IL-173 W, turn right, follow 8 miles to Lawrence Rd, then right to 300 Lawrence Rd (1-1.25 hr drive).
• From Kenosha, WI (35 miles west): Head west on WI-50 W for ~20 miles, merge onto IL-173 W via US-12, continue 12 miles, turn right onto Lawrence Rd to 300 Lawrence Rd (45-55 min drive).
• From Madison, WI (80 miles southeast): Drive east on I-90 E for ~60 miles, exit at IL-23 S (Exit 36), go south 15 miles to IL-173 E, turn left, follow 3 miles, then left onto Lawrence Rd to 300 Lawrence Rd (1.5-1.75 hr drive).
• From Chicago, IL (65 miles northwest): Take I-90 W north ~55 miles, exit at IL-173 W (Exit 8), head west 8 miles, turn right onto Lawrence Rd to 300 Lawrence Rd (1-1.5 hr drive).

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